Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Northwood; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to enhance equipment reliability and performance within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. The role includes developing innovative maintenance systems, conducting thorough troubleshooting, and preparing performance reports. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Maintenance and advanced PLC fault-finding skills. Benefits include a comprehensive pension scheme, wellness programs, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with PPM maintenance programs.
• Capability to conduct criticality and obsolescence assessments.
• Proficiency in utilising planning tools and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct troubleshooting and implement long-term solutions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly performance reports.

Skills

Advanced PLC fault finding

Problem solving

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3+ In Electrical Maintenance or equivalent

18th Edition Electrical Qualification or relevant apprenticeship (desirable)

Job description

Ready to demonstrate your expertise in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in a clean, state of the art FMCG Manufacturing environment?

You will be fully utilised in this role, reducing downtime, improving repair times, and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

About the Role

Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency, you'll help create innovative maintenance systems, supporting the development of performance measures and yearly maintenance plans.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (rotating days and nights)

What you'll get involved in:

• PPM maintenance programs
• Commissioning new projects
• Utilising planning tools and CMMS systems to organise weekly tasks and improvement projects.
• Ensuring accurate reporting and documentation of all maintenance activities.
• You'll have the opportunity to support cross‑skilling initiatives, expanding our Operators' skillset, e.g. lubrication, changeovers, inspections, and minor repairs.
• As our Engineer, you will play an integral role in troubleshooting equipment issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• From managing spare parts and purchasing systems, to conducting criticality and obsolescence assessments, your attention to detail will help streamline operations and support continuous improvement (CI).
• To further support CI, you will use improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, Asset Management and Kaizen. We'll also rely on you to prepare weekly/monthly performance reports.

If you're ready to take ownership of reliability, drive performance, and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3+ In Electrical Maintenance (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification, or alternatively, completion of a multi‑discipline apprenticeship (desirable)
• Advanced PLC fault finding and problem solving skill